Our Staff
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The Skin Institute staff is committed to bringing you the highest level of care and support.
Michelle Turley
Michelle Turley graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and also holds a degree in Esthetics (Skin Care) from The Academy. She has achieved numerous certifications in medical and esthetic skin care.
Michelle has been working in the field of esthetics since 1990. In 1992, she spent a year in New York with French Aromatherapist Gabrielle Perret coordinating training classes and developing education materials for Essensa Aromatherapy for upscale, exclusive spas and salons in North and South America. Upon returning to Georgia, Michelle joined Savannah Plastic Surgery as their in-office esthetician. Over the past decade, Michelle has worked with the physicians at SPS to add home treatment protocols, in-office facials and peels, makeup, and other complementing treatments to provide comprehensive skin care options for their patients. Michelle specializes in pre and post-surgery protocols, Corrective Skin Care programs for damaged skin, Chemical Peels, Permanent Makeup and Microdermabrasion. She has been a featured speaker regionally and nationally on medical skin treatment at such prestigious medical organizations as the ASPRN and the SPSSCS. She has served on the SPSSCS Board from 1998 and was elected President in 2003. Michelle also served as Program Chair at the national conference in Boston in 2002 where she recruited renowned medical and skin care professionals for the educational program including Dr. Nicholas Perricone (The Wrinkle Cure), Dr. Barry Sears (The Zone, The Omega Zone), and Christina Carlino (Philosophy).
Michelle attends medically based educational programs on a yearly basis to remain updated on the most advanced skin care protocols and treatment devices in the industry. She continues to remain focused on providing her patients with proven skin care therapies and steering them clear of gimmicks ineffective treatment modems.
Update...
March 20, 2006 Michelle was appointed to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology by the Governor of Georgia, Governor Sonny Perdue. The Board is responsible for reviewing applications, administering examinations, licensing qualified applicants and regulating the professional practice of licensees throughout the state.Michelle's involvement on the Board means further representation for the medical skin care industry. She will be a great influence on the integration of medical skin care perspectives in an industry that is largely dominated by companies allied with luxury brands that cater to department store and beauty salon needs.
Michelle's background with Society Of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists paired with her position on the Board will help promote education in the cosmetology and medical skin care specialty. The goal is to provide more education and the delivery of safe, quality skin care for our patients.
*Click here to read about Michelle's recent award!
Kathy D. Brown joined The Skin Institute in December of 2003 and has rapidly developed a thriving medical skin care practice. She is a graduate of the Georgia Career Institute with a degree in Esthetics. Kathy's interest and devotion in the study of age-reversing and corrective protocols led her to take advanced courses in Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Galvanic Treatment, Aromatherapy, Acne Management and Body Treatments. Other certifications specialties include Make-Up Application.
Kathy is a licensed esthetician and a current member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care. She recognizes the importance of continuing education in the medical skin care industry, and attends multiple skin care programs including the Prestigious Plastic Surgical Skin Care Forum - held each spring hosted by the SPSSCS and the Aesthetic Society. Kathy has attended lectures from industry leaders including Botox guru Dr. Jean Carruthers, laser and technology expert Dr. Jay Burns, and Duke University research specialist Dr. Sheldon Pinnell.
Kathy enjoys the challenge of testing and trying new products and ingredients in an effort to bring the best therapies to her patients at The Skin Institute. Her efforts have lead to the addition of some of our most popular selling products including the Cosmedix, "Eye Believe " Liquid Crystal Eye Serum.
